Historical, Drama

The Last Bantam


1914. The Great War rages. Britain recruits 30,000 men between 5’ and 5’3" to fight. These men come from all over Britain, Ireland and Canada. Known as Bantams after the small, aggressive rooster, they're formed into special Bantam battalions. 1918. Bouzincourt, France. A group of reporters visit the front to write about the Bantams. One Bantam remains: Patrick Michael Wolfe, a teacher from Dublin. This is his story, from the battlefields of France to rebellion in Dublin. Inspired by real events. ***** (BritishTheatreGuide.info). ***** (UKTW.co.uk). *****(@moreishtv) **** (PlaysInternational.org.uk). 'Hidden Gem' (FringeReview.co.uk). Spirit of the Fringe, Derek Awards.

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    • £15.00
    • 1-23 August 2025
    • 60 minutes
    • Greenside @ George Street
    • subvenue Mint Studio
    • Age 16+ (Guideline)
    • warning
      Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing, Set in a war zone.
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    Royal Society of Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ

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    Mint Studio

    (Venue No. 236) Royal Society of Edinburgh 22-26 George St, EH2 2PQ

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